Wingspan: 8.5"
Model length: 12.5"
Code: NC09052
This meticulously F-15E Strike Eagle 335TH TFS hand-carved mahogany wood model plane is a modern American all-weather strike fighter, designed for long-range interdiction of enemy ground targets deep behind enemy lines. Created by highly experienced craftsmen, this work of art was lavishly hand-painted with great concern for details and accuracy of model planes.
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The McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle is a major derivative of the F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. It is an American all-weather ground attack strike fighter and was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic warfare aircraft. The F-15E's first flight was on 11 December 1986. The first production model of the F-15E was delivered to the U.S. Air Force in April 1988.
The F-15E's deep strike mission is a radical departure from the original intent of the F-15, since the F-15 was designed as an air superiority fighter under the mantra "not a pound for air-to-ground." The basic airframe, however, proved versatile enough to produce a very capable strike fighter. The F-15E, while designed for ground attack, retains the air-to-air lethality of the F-15, and can defend itself against enemy aircraft.
The F-15E was deployed when Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990. The 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Chiefs" and 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Rocketeers" were given orders to prepare for deployment one week after the invasion. On 17 January 1991, 24 F-15Es attacked five fixed SCUD sites in western Iraq and missions against SCUD sites continued through the night with a second strike package consisting of 21 F-15Es. During the war, F-15Es flew hunter missions during the night over western Iraq, searching after mobile SCUD launchers that threatened neighboring countries.